Monument Types – Acton Monument Company, Inc.
There are several different types of monuments and options such as: colors, etching, flat markers, slant faces and traditional.
At Acton Monument Company, we consult with you to determine your exact needs and then we design and install family monuments.
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Traditional Headstones
These are typically a two piece memorial consisting of an upright tablet and a base. They can be any shape and have any carving, etching, or lettering on them.
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Flush Markers
Flush Markers lay flush with the ground and are generally 24 inches x 12 inches, but can larger or smaller depending on cemetery requirements.
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Slant Markers
These stand typically 18 to 24 inches above ground, with the back straight vertical, and the front sloping at about a 45 degree angle.
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Monolith Tablet
A one piece memorial stone usually made of thinner stock to resemble colonial style tablets.
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Bench
Benches made out of gra nite can serve as an alternative to traditional monuments. They can also be used in park settingsor on private property.